How To Sew A Baby Waterproof Changing Mat

[@RissyDune]

I can't wait to make one for one of my husband's friends who is expecting their first baby. Thank you for this baby gift idea and can't wait to watch more of your videos.

[@michaelac3406]

Thanks so much for taking the time to post this. It's not a difficult project when YOU explain it. I will be making this for sure. You're so good at it, I hope one day I am too. Your voice is reassuring as well! Thanks and have a nice day! 😀👍

[@JanHowell]

Thanks. You are so kind. Let me know how it goes. Enjoy the day!

[@kountrythings6111]

Thanks for the tip regarding the clips, I have been using them upside down. Great tutorial. Thank you

[@JanHowell]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dcwatashi]

So many people use the clips upside down

[@bethlane3411]

@@dcwatashi. Beth from Texas was using them upside down.

[@dcwatashi]

@@bethlane3411 they have a flat side for a reason that enables the clips to glide before reaching the presser foot

[@goodintentions1302]

Thank you! You are a sewing instructor extraordinaire! ☮️💞🙏🏼

[@JanHowell]

Wow, thank you!

[@teresarichmond7752]

I love your videos! You have a wonderful way of teaching! I love that you speak slowly and explain everything in detail! Love this project! I think baby gifts will be my favorite things to sew!

[@JanHowell]

Thanks. You are so kind

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Jan, I really really enjoyed watching you create these beautiful and useful baby changing mats. As always your tutorials are very very precise and so to the point. You’re a brilliant teacher and everything is so inspiring too. Please stay safe and well too xxxx Mags ❤❤❤❤❤

[@JanHowell]

Thank you so much much Mags.

[@elainelefebvre9454]

Merci, merci, merci !! You have an amazing way of explaining the « how to ».

[@JanHowell]

Thanks. You are so kind

[@patriciamoller3060]

Thankyou for a great baby gift idea , you explain every thing so extremely well , a brilliant teacher

[@JanHowell]

Thanks. You are so kind!

[@notesfromleisa-land]

Another thing about the flat side of the clips is that they are often marked with 1/4"--another reminder that flat side up is right side up. Jan, you are one of the few makers that consistently point out increasing the length of the stitch for topstitching. My OCD self thanks you. Also, for those working with bindings, and edge stitch guide (I have a 1/16th (and others)for my Juki TL) and a regular one for my other machines) will help immensely in staying uniformly away from the edge. This is a very useful project. Those cats with kites is precious fabric.

[@JanHowell]

Thanks so much for sharing.

[@dcwatashi]

No, you guys that is the wrong way to use those clips. The flat side has to be on the bottom so that your fabric slides along while you are sewing the pieces together turning them upside down is a surefire way to get them caught. I’m just shaking my head. I can’t believe people don’t know how to use these clips. I guess there aren’t very many good tutorials but you want the flat side, touching your bed of your sewing machineflat against flat.

[@donnadelbrocco4050]

Thanks so much for your channel!! I’m an odd duck too.. I love to relax sewing binding by hand!❤

[@JanHowell]

So relaxing and rewarding!!!!!

[@jhwilliams6550]

I am as well. I enjoy sewing on the binding especially since I saw a video for using Milliner’s needles. I was amazed at how much easier they were to use.

[@alisonwilliams3806]

Only just found your channel & you are a great teacher, with clear instructions & tips. Thank you.

[@JanHowell]

Thanks. You are so kind!

[@kellyhorner6301]

Your videos are the BEST! Great instructions, not to much or overly talky!! TY

[@JanHowell]

Thanks. You are so kind!

[@joannsanchez8764]

Thank you for the easy instructions you explain everything so well 🙏🏽

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome

[@charlottehayward5943]

Your instructions are so clear. Thank you. I have a brand new great grand baby and hope to do some for him.

[@JanHowell]

Thanks and you are so welcome

[@kjscreations3132]

❤ Thank you for sharing your expertise!

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome

[@Annwwanjiru]

Thanks ❤mum for ti's info ❤sending my love from kenya❤

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome! ❤

[@angieallen4884]

This will make a perfect compliment to the rag quilt I will be making for the coming baby. Thanks!

[@JanHowell]

Perfect!

[@angieallen4884]

@@JanHowell Just finished this with the flip method and top stitching and it turned out great! I have worked with PUL before and forgot how uncooperataive it can be but I wrangled it in the end. This will be a go-to pattern for gifts from now on!

[@HodgePodgeHarmony]

Yay! I have a whole roll of PUL that I was wondering what to do with 😉

[@JanHowell]

Awesome

[@rdfjfgjyfdhfghy67456]

How do you make the most intimidating projects feel so approachable? I'm so happy I found your channel. You inspire me to sew more!

[@JanHowell]

I'm so glad you found me too. I hope you'll continue to find things here that are inspiring and useful. That's why I do this.❤

[@PetraRobinson-gm8nh]

Thank you so much for this lovely tutorial.

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@lucilledaub5991]

Cute changing mats.

[@JanHowell]

Thank you

[@JanHowell]

Thank you

[@colleenk3168]

Hi Jan, I just absolutely love how well you explain all of your great projects. My question is, could you show how you would go about making a pouch attached to the waterproof changing pad? Thank you so much

[@JanHowell]

Thank you! That sounds like a great idea. I'll put that on my list.

[@patriciaching100]

Thank you for sharing the link for the PUL.In the video when working with the PUL, it gives a idea of the feel where other wise impossible to tell when just ordering. and of course the simplistic and direct directions of putting the 3 differnt styles together. The technique of the bias tape is a keeper. .

[@JanHowell]

Glad it was helpful!

[@susanespinosa2591]

Thank you. Really good demonstration.

[@JanHowell]

Thanks and you are so welcome

[@lindahanke]

Great tutorial I love all the tips. I’ll be making this for sure ❤️👍

[@JanHowell]

awesome!

[@jlv1254]

So glad I found you! Thank you for sharing!

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@wilycat5290]

Great tutorial. Lots of tips. Thank you for the video 😊

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@cynthianegrete5067]

Great video...LOVE THAT IRON>>>

[@JanHowell]

Thank you!

[@grampaulaafter6019]

This is a wonderful tutorial. Like others have said, you make it easy to follow along and give great tips. I'm wondering how wide you made the bias tape for this mat. Thank you so much! Best, Paula

[@JanHowell]

I used a 1 inch, double fold bias tape that I made myself. youmakeitsimple.com/2024/03/23/how-to-make-a-waterproof-baby-changing-mat-simple-sewing-tutorial/

[@Gabi-lt4mx]

Great idea. 👍

[@JanHowell]

Thank you!

[@lindaskinner5887]

Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@suepeterson5675]

Do you give Care instructions when giving or selling to a recipient ? I love this idea , wish I knew this when my children were babies. Thank you for sharing. 😊

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome. I havn't, but instructions would be a good idea. These can pretty much go in a regular load of wash so instructions wouldn't be too crucial.

[@di3623]

Love the your video. Question do you wash your flannel before hand since it skrinks?

[@JanHowell]

I don't, they wash up just fine. That is totally your preference. Since I give them mostly as gifts, the crisp new fabric seems to look so much nicer.

[@brendagriffin6437]

Timely video! Do you recommend washing the flannel or fabric first?

[@JanHowell]

I don't if I'm giving them as a gift. The fabric just doesn't look as crisp. There may be a little shrinking of the flannel but not enought to worry about.

[@patmontalbano290]

Great tutorial, one question is why use the fusible fabric? So you can use fusible fleece not fusible interfacing?

[@JanHowell]

Fusible fleece gives it a thicker feel instead of adding the layer of flannel.

[@susandiilio6926]

Hi ... I love your videos...thank you. Please advise me where you purchase the waterproof fabric used in this baby change pad. Thank you.

[@JanHowell]

You can find it at most fabric stores or here online. geni.us/XONvIP4 Thanks. You are so kind

[@KainologyIndonesia]

thank you for this video, so helpful! But I was wondering what is the use of fleece in this product? Can i just sew 2 fabrics (PUL & patterned flannel)? will it change how it looks? thank you :)

[@JanHowell]

Yes you can!

[@marleneroehm4096]

Do you prewash the cotton fabric?

[@JanHowell]

I'don't

[@heidihansen5697]

Please share where you get your tags at you put on your finished sewing projects ❤

[@JanHowell]

I make my own. You can get all the details here. It's really quite easy to do. youmakeitsimple.com/2020/08/01/diy-printable-fabric-labels-easy-iron-on-method/

[@gmstovall]

do we need to pre-wash the flannel before we use it

[@JanHowell]

I don't. Preference only.

[@elizabethreissig1012]

Hi. how are you? where do I find how to make the labels. thank you very much. 😊

[@JanHowell]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LGfIuli8aIgLssi=p1i5ppQNIPoKWfzA

[@janicebull2741]

I purchased 1/2 yrd. Cotton fabric (directional like yours), but only able to get 19” long (instead of 25”) ?? Guess my mat will be smaller.

[@JanHowell]

If you flip it the other direction, Selvage to selvage that is 45 inches. you'll be able to get the 25 inches and you only need 18 inches for the other side. 1/2 yard is 19 inches. I hope tha makes sense.

[@marleneroehm4096]

Where did you order those cute tags?

[@JanHowell]

I show how to make your own here. Video tutorial available at the bottom of the post. youmakeitsimple.com/2020/08/01/diy-printable-fabric-labels-easy-iron-on-method/ kzbin.info/www/bejne/jp-oiniQlJljpMksi=HZuPSDX4dVRMzSEt

[@micheleallen1327]

What type needle do you recommend?

[@micheleallen1327]

Thank you for the tutorial.

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome . I use a universal needle, 80 or 90

[@marleneroehm4096]

What washing instructions should I include with these mats? Can they be put in the dryer after washing?

[@JanHowell]

Yes. The Pul fabric can be put in the dryer.

[@karonwostenholme6533]

❤❤❤❤

[@JanHowell]

Thank you!

[@Sandrab769]

I’m anxious to make this. I used your links to get the heat bond and PUL fabric. If I’m successful I will donate to the crisis pregnancy center. I will be using a walking foot.

[@JanHowell]

Wonderful!

[@Junebug0105]

The changing of the camera angles was making it where I can’t watch it.

[@JanHowell]

I am so sorry. Thanks for the feedback.

[@dcwatashi]

I put my reply in the wrong spot, but that is not how you’re supposed to use these clips. She’s using them upside down. There’s a flat edge for a reason and that so it will glide with your fabric while you were sewing your pieces together.

[@JanHowell]

Thanks for sharing.

[@frankiec-nd5cy]

hello very beautiful video please kindly film how to operate the sewing machine electric foot pedal how its used to sew please kindly reply back ok?thank you very much 😊

[@JanHowell]

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[@jafallica]

All you do is press your foot on it. What's the problem?

[@Breakthecurse2]

Is that man Robert ur son

[@JanHowell]

Robert?

[@peeshyholland433]

What presser foot do you recommend for adding binding to your project?

[@JanHowell]

I use the basic foot that comes with my machine.